agt45
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This. We have an offense that instead of being multi-dimensional like it is supposed to be, is predictable. If we had a better option QB and/or a solid B-back [Mills, Benson] this offensive line would suddenly look much better. Right now defenses are selling out like you said and we aren't able to exploit what the defenses are giving like we have in the past.I think the problem is more that we are not as dangerous throwing the football or as proficient getting to the outside. Therefore, defenses are committing to stopping the dive, midline and first option. But, Braun is playing at a level not matched by any of the other linemen. We have struggled at center, which you really can’t do and be successful.
If we had an above average receiver, how would we know?We have mediocre receivers and a QB who cannot pass the football. That makes it pretty easy to stop no matter how good ONE offensive guard is.
They’d be in the NFL.If we had an above average receiver, how would we know?
We dontIf we had an above average receiver, how would we know?
The QB can’t pass the football in large part because the OL can’t protect him and the WRs can’t get separation.We have mediocre receivers and a QB who cannot pass the football. That makes it pretty easy to stop no matter how good ONE offensive guard is.
I've actually seen plenty of plays with WR's and AB's getting separation. Problem is the QB is either running for his life or, if somehow he has time, fixates on one WR missing a wide open receiver, or is so inaccurate that the wide out has to stop and play like a centerfielder trying to catch a pop fly or just watch the ball sail 10 yards overhead.The QB can’t pass the football in large part because the OL can’t protect him and the WRs can’t get separation.
Our receivers get enough separation that we should be able to hit them. I think passing is by far the biggest problem, and pass blocking is still a much bigger problem than either route running or catching by our receivers.The QB can’t pass the football in large part because the OL can’t protect him and the WRs can’t get separation.
Our pass blocking is better than our route running.Our receivers get enough separation that we should be able to hit them. I think passing is by far the biggest problem, and pass blocking is still a much bigger problem than either route running or catching by our receivers.
Miss our first offensive play of the Duke game?Our pass blocking is better than our route running.
Why not both.gifOur pass blocking is better than our route running.